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Sabryna R.
Solon, IA
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Sabryna 19 Pre-nursing @ Kirkwood CNA Competitive Cheer Coach Previous Daycare Worker
Hi families, I am 19 and currently pre nursing at kirkwood. Hopefully in this upcoming fall I will be entering in the ADN program to achieve my RN. As of right now I currently take 1/2 classes because of high school credit, so I have a lot of free time! Outside of school I work as a CNA at a local care facility taking care of...
Tori J.
Solon, IA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am Tori and I love taking care of children. I have approximately 6 years of babysitting experience. It ranges from taking care of children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I also have experience in taking care of up to 6 children at once. I am currently a grad student at UNI for social work. On the other hand, I love...
Tori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
I moved to the Iowa City area when my husband and I got married about 3. 5 years ago. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was about 13 years old, and have work in childcare full time for about 5 years now.
Ellyn C.
Iowa City, IA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm University of Iowa graduate with a research and Neurobiology background. I have several years of experience involving babysitting and caring for people of all ages. The bulk of my healthcare experience has been in geriatrics and psychiatry. I'm particularly fond of working with children and adults who have psychiatric...
Ellyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs."
Elisa M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi :), my name is Kassidy I am 19 years old and I have experience with all ages of children. I have worked at a daycare for 1 year and I loved waking up everyday knowing that I'm going to put smiles on their faces which truly makes my day 100x better. I am a reliable, trustworthy, and creative gal who loves helping children...
Kassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"For us, dependability is very high on our list, and Kassidy was on time each and every time. She even gave us a two week notice for being gone for two days. Good with art and keeping our child busy."
Randy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience working in daycares as well as 3 summers of experience leading a school age kids summer camp. From my previous jobs I have gained experience working with kids ages 0-12 and have learned various skills such as lesson planning, coordinating fun activities and knowing how to handle a million things...
Sarahi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarahi has been working with our family for almost a month now and has been helping us with our two kids. She helps us in the morning with getting them ready for school/ daycare, have breakfast and then drop them off. She picks them up in the evening and help them...
Sarika G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Furaha but most people call me Joyce. I am a Junior at Mount Mercy University. I am Majoring in Elementary Education and Religious studies. I am currently and have been for 5 years a Sunday school Teacher for my church. My ultimate goal is to work with Kids and be someone they turn to in their time of need. I...
Furaha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Nia T.
Iowa City, IA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Nia T, I'm 20, and am a student at the University of Iowa. I am currently majoring in Human Physiology on the Pre-PA track. I have been babysitting consistently for the last 5 years, and have been a full-time/summer nanny for the past 5. I have experience with children of all ages and I love being active, and...
Nia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nia was great, she helped out our family over the holidays watching twin boys during the day. She was very punctual, maintained their schedules, and kept them active, we would definitely hire her for future sitting."
Caleb A.
Madelynn B.
Iowa City, IA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello!! My name is Madelynn, I have been babysitting for 8 years but caring for kids all my life. I love kids and am a very responsible sitter. I have the red cross babysitting certification and am CPR certified. I look forward hearing from you:)
Madelynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have experience providing childcare for children of all ages. My experience includes babysitting for various families, 2 summers of babysitting a newborn then 1-year-old, and 4 years of nannying throughout college for children ages 0, 2, and 5 when I began and 4, 6, and 9 when I graduated from college.
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Jillyan C.
Iowa City, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
My name is Jillyan, but I prefer to go by Jill. I am 20 years old and a sophomore studying Recreational Therapy on the pre-child life track at the University of Iowa. I am originally from Dubuque, Iowa and came to Iowa City quite often when I was young for various sporting events. Especially, the Womens Gymnastics meets, so I am...
Jillyan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, creative, and attentive.
I started working with kids when I was 17 years old. I started with babysitting family and then later branched out to people in my neighborhood. When I moved here I worked in a daycare for a year and was the lead teacher in the classroom.
Working in the...
Jaci can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, creative, and patient!
I like working with kids because I love being a role model and building those long lasting and meaningful relationships with kids! I am a true kid at heart and love getting to express my creative and fun side with kids!
I'm looking for a job that allows me...
Karina J.
Iowa City, IA
$14-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a current college student at the University of Iowa, and am looking forward to working while I'm in school this year. I have grown up looking after my two younger sisters, and babysitting my two young cousins with special needs, and I was just recently a part-time nanny for a family of four, so I have plenty of...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Hi :)
My name's Katie. I'm looking for a kind family to help out. I grew up with 5 siblings so I have a lot of experience with sibling and family dynamics. I've been a nanny twice (in summers) with incredible families and looking for more opportunities to learn from kids and help out wherever I can in any capacity!
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Maddie V.
Iowa City, IA
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi everybody, my name is Maddie! I am currently an online student at Morningside University in Sioux City Iowa, studying to get my bachelors degree in elementary education. I live and work full-time in the Iowa City area. Over the years I have acquired experience working with and caring for children of all ages in a wide variety...
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amy I.
Iowa City, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Care Giver/babysitter. Can Drive To Locations And Able To Pick Children Up!
My most recent job in Iowa City is a direct support professional, where I work at an inclusive daycare. I have babysat for many families in my hometown! Have watched over every age group with youngest being 2 weeks old to tween/teen ages! Families and children frequently ask me to come back after working for them once, and I...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anna and I am a junior at the University of Iowa. I am in school to become a secondary education teacher and I am minoring in the Spanish language. I am looking to help families out with child care in the Iowa City area and am more than willing to assist your children with online classes. I love to do arts and...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Katelyn D.
Lisbon, IA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Katelyn! I am currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in Elementary Education! Working with kids is something I have always had a passion for, and had an influence on the the career path I chose! I started out with working with families in my neighborhood as well as family friends. I have worked...
Hello! My name is Emma, I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa and I would love to help watch your children! I babysat for 2 years before coming to college. I love children and I am willing to be flexible with my hours!
Emma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Solon, IA
Ellyn C.
5.0
My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs.
- Elisa M.
Kassidy M.
5.0
For us, dependability is very high on our list, and Kassidy was on time each and every time. She even gave us a two week notice for being gone for two days. Good with art and keeping our child busy.
- Randy W.
Sarahi B.
5.0
Sarahi has been working with our family for almost a month now and has been helping us with our two kids. She helps us in the morning with getting them ready for school/ daycare, have breakfast and then drop them off. She picks them up in the evening and help them with snack, outdoor activities or...
- Sarika G.
Nia T.
5.0
Nia was great, she helped out our family over the holidays watching twin boys during the day. She was very punctual, maintained their schedules, and kept them active, we would definitely hire her for future sitting.
- Caleb A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Solon, IA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Solon, IA?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Solon, IA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Solon, IA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Solon, IA is $18.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Solon, IA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Solon, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Solon, IA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Solon, IA can really come in handy.
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